The Cobb County Classic Rodeo is riding into Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, and Saturday, October 15, 2011, the fun will last about two hours each night. Admission at the gate is $15 for adults and $12 for children. (Ages five and under are admitted free.) Some of the proceeds will benefit the Cobb County Sheriff Mounted Patrol Unit.
Sanctioned by the International Professional Rodeo Association, this event is the IPRA Southeast Region Finals. Bull riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie down roping and barrel racing will make the Cobb County Classic Rodeo a night to remember for young and old rodeo fans.
Jim R. Miller Park is located at 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, GA 30008. From I-75, take Exit 260 and go west approximately five miles until Windy Hill Road dead ends, then turn left onto Austell Road. Turn right onto Callaway Road. The park is on the right. The event takes place in a covered arena.
Cobb County Classic Rodeo
Jim R. Miller Park
2245 Callaway Road
Marietta GA 30008
Admission
Adults – $15
Children – $12
Children under 5 – free
Date and Time
8pm on Friday, October 14, 2011
8 pm on Saturday, October 15, 2011
For more information, please call (770) 684-7277.
The Cobb Classic Rodeo begins at 8pm each night.
Highlights include bareback riding, in which the cowboys must ride for 8 seconds.
The cowboy cannot touch their horse or themselves with their free hand.
Steer wrestling is an event where the rider drops from the horse and wrestles the steer to the ground.
In calf roping, the rider must lasso the calf and tie three of it's legs.
Bull riding is the wildest and perhaps most dangerous event of the night.
The Cobb Classic Rodeo takes place at the Cobb County Equestrian Center at Jim Miller Park.
The arena and seats are covered, but open to the outdoors.
The Bid Dipper sells hand-dipped ice cream, waffle cones, soda, popcorn, ice tea and more.
Strickland's Concessions sells a great Philly Cheese Steak as well as other favorites like roasted corn, lemonade and ice tea.
Sample some handmade beef jerky.
There are several activities for the kids to enjoy before the rodeo.
Little Red Barn petting zoo.
Kids can feed, pet, or just have fun watching the animals.
Test your riding skills on the mechanical bull.
Grab some rodeo gear and look like a pro.
Take home a souvenir from Dixie Outfitters.
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A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cobb County Sheriff Mounted Patrol Unit.
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David
Hi David,
The Cobb County Classic Rodeo is an event by H&W Rodeo Productions LLC. For more information, call Johnny Woodward at (404) 625-4890 or Larry Haney at (770) 655-2918
How do we buy tickets in advance, is there a website?
Hi Kim,
Advance tickets for the June 18 & 19, 2010 rodeo will be available at Carl Black on Barret Pkwy in Kennesaw and Johnny’s BBQ in Powder Springs starting this Thursday.
If I wanted to compete in the barrel racing how would I go about to register?
Hi Britney,
For participation information, please call Johnny Woodward at (404) 625-4890 or Larry Haney at (770) 655-2918.
I see that the classic rodeo starts at 8pm each night. Is there anything going on earlier in the day to come for?
Hi Jenni,
Past events have included a petting zoo, a mechanical bull, and a kids bungee jump. There were also vendors selling western gear, food and drinks, beef jerky, and more. These vendors will likely change over time, but if you get there about an hour early you can likely find some type of entertainment, or perhaps you could just get there early to grab a front row seat for the rodeo.
How long does the rodeo last?
Hi Rex,
The rodeo lasts about two hours – 8pm to 10pm.
Hi,
When and where are the next shows ?
Hi Morgane,
The Cobb Classic Rodeo is typically held in June, August and October, so the next show will be in June of 2011.
Can we bring cameras in?
Hi John,
At IPRA events like this, all cameras and video must be approved in advance by the producers. For more information about the camera policy, please call (770) 684-7277.